Vintage 26" Bronze Statue: The Flying Mercury (after Giambologna)

Vintage 26" Bronze Statue: The Flying Mercury (after Giambologna)Traveling Man Treasures is selling this 25. 75" bronze reproduction statue of the famous Mannerist masterpiece "The Flying Mercury" (Greek Hermes), originally designed by the Flemish Italian sculptor Giambologna around 1580. The piece is in fine condition, with minimal wear (slight rubbing on arm as shown). Mercury balances gracefully on one foot, pushed upward by a gust of wind blowing from the mouth of Zephyrus (the personification of the south west

Their artwork is mostly utilitarian

reminiscent of the famous dancer Josephine Baker

with a few small dings along the marble base and rub marks that can be carefully cleaned

These containers were treasured

and is dated between 500-1000 CE

holding Agni (fire) in his left back hand

which dates from the late 18th to the early 20th century (this tile likely comes from the early 1900s)

who safely carried the infant Dionysus away from Mount Olympus and delivered him to the nymphs of Mount Nysa

The wood's natural hues and textures

intricate cutouts

The deep-green patina of age coats the ring

and stylized wavy curls framing the face